Oziel is the form of Uzziel used in the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint). The underlying Hebrew name Uzziel means "my power is God," derived from the elements ʿoz meaning "strength" or "power" and ʾel meaning "God." In the Hebrew Bible, Uzziel is the name of several minor characters, most notably a grandson of Levi and son of Kohath, making him the ancestor of the Uzzielite clan of Levites (Exodus 6:18, Numbers 3:19).
Usage in the Septuagint
The Greek form Oziel (Όζιήλ) appears in the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament, where it transliterates the Hebrew עֻזִּיאֵל. This form was later adopted into Latin as Ozihel in the Vulgate. While uncommon outside biblical contexts, the name has been used in various Christian communities, particularly among those who draw on the Septuagint tradition.
Notable Bearers
In modern times, the name Oziel is rare. Notable individuals include Oziel França da Silva (born 1984), a Brazilian former football player who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs in Brazil and Asia, and Oziel Hlalele Motaung, a Lesotho politician and member of the Pan-African Parliament, representing the country since 2003.
- Meaning: "my power is God"
- Origin: Hebrew (through Greek Old Testament)
- Type: Given name (male)
- Usage: Largely biblical and historical, with occasional modern use in Brazil and southern Africa
Sources: Wikipedia — Oziel